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Legacy Traditional Schools

K-12 private school network and services

English Learner Paraprofessional

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Las Vegas, NV, USA
In Person
EducationSpecial Education & Learning Support

About the job

Requirements
  • Hold a high school diploma or GED.
  • Have an associate degree or be able to complete a paraprofessional assessment.
  • Pass a criminal background check.
  • For Arizona employees, have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
  • For Nevada employees, pass a Nevada fingerprint background check.
Responsibilities
  • Work with students to reinforce learning, understanding, and skills related to the material and curriculum shared by the teacher.
  • Assist teachers in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
  • Support supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch periods, and field trips.
  • Serve as the chief source of information and help to substitute teachers.
  • Create a classroom and safe environment that cultivates learning, engages students' interests, and supports their performance.
  • Support teachers as they guide students through activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth for primary school success, and support teachers in evaluating and celebrating student academic performance.
  • Explore individual needs, provide side-by-side support to identify how each student learns best, and recommend personalized solutions to teachers based on each student's learning style and abilities.
  • Understand the curriculum and support implementation of the school's education philosophy, guiding students toward curriculum goals using varied practices and teaching strategies.
  • Encourage students to uphold the school's values and model mature behavior, good character, and social skills in the classroom and on campus.

About the company

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Legacy Traditional Schools

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Legacy Traditional Schools operates a network of K-12 charter schools. It provides in-person education across multiple campuses, supported by teachers, administrators, and staff who also manage extracurriculars, meals, and facilities. The product is the school experience: curriculum-based instruction, hands-on learning, athletic and extracurricular programs, and a safe, well-maintained campus environment designed for student growth. The company differentiates itself through a strong, family-like culture that values staff and student relationships, clear focus on student outcomes, competitive pay and benefits, and high-quality facilities. Its goal is to change students’ lives and help them build a lasting legacy by preparing them academically, socially, and personally for the future.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2006

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What believers are saying

  • South Carolina Columbia campus opened July 30, 2026, validating multi-state expansion execution.
  • Arizona added free full-day kindergarten and new Pre-K for 2024-25, strengthening retention.
  • Legacy reported roughly 25,400 students across twenty campuses plus online academy, supporting scale economies.

What critics are saying

  • Legacy Advancement sued Legacy Traditional Schools-South Carolina in 2024 over trademark infringement.
  • North Carolina slipped from 2026-27 approval to 2027-28 opening, exposing execution delays.
  • Heavy bond-financed expansion raises leverage risk if enrollments miss targets in Columbia or Winston-Salem.

What makes Legacy Traditional Schools unique

  • Legacy spans Arizona, Nevada, Texas, South Carolina, with North Carolina opening in 2027-28.
  • 2025 bond financing funded Columbia, South Carolina, signaling access to capital for expansion.
  • Tuition-free K-8 model plus Pre-K and full-day kindergarten broadens family appeal early.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Childcare Support

Company News

SA Charter Moms
Oct 2nd, 2024
Guide to Enrolling at Legacy Traditional Schools - Texas for 2025-26

Legacy Traditional Schools-Texas has invested in constructing two new campuses in the suburbs of San Antonio and making improvements at its centrally located campus that has served students for over 20 years.

Legacy Traditional Schools
Mar 7th, 2024
Legacy Traditional Schools Announces New Pre-Kindergarten and Free Full-Day Kindergarten Programs at Multiple Arizona Locations

Legacy Traditional Schools announces the expansion of its early childhood education offerings by introducing new Pre-Kindergarten locations and Free Full-Day Kindergarten at additional Arizona campuses for the 2024-25 school year.

Legacy Traditional Schools
Aug 22nd, 2022
Legacy Traditional School received award Best of Chandler on Aug 21st 22'.

Legacy Traditional Schools and its two Chandler locations were recognized in East Valley Tribune’s Aug. 21 “Best of Chandler” issue (Page 60) for its proven, traditional education focused on reading, writing and mathematics which challenges students daily.

SanTan Valley
Jul 1st, 2022
Legacy Traditional School hires Joseph McKnight as principal of new San Tan Valley campus

Legacy Traditional Schools, an award-winning network of public charter schools, is pleased to announce Joseph McKnight will serve as the inaugural principal of its new San Tan Valley campus.

PR Newswire
Jun 2nd, 2022
Legacy Traditional School hires Mechiel Rozas as superintendent

Legacy Traditional Schools, a network of tuition-free public schools in Texas, Arizona, and Nevada, announces the appointment of its new superintendent, Dr. Mechiel Rozas.